NILESH JOSHI

An accomplished professional, targeting challenging assignments in Global Accounts Payable, Procure-To-Pay, and Record-To-Report within the IT or SaaS industries

• Accumulated nearly 17 years of comprehensive experience in finance operations, specializing in accounts payable management, record to report, process automation, and system implementations within the IT and SaaS sectors.
• Developed a robust skill set encompassing project management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy in financial processes.
• Extensive experience in implementing market-leading financial and ticketing systems, including SAP, Coupa, Zip, ServiceNow, and FreshDesk.
• Led end-to-end the project management for system implementations, showcasing leadership and coordination skills across different departments.
• Working experience in Global shared service environment.
• Successfully conducted numerous onsite and remote process transitions in Crowdstrike and ZS.
• Instrumental in establishing shared services, focusing broadly on process transition planning.
• Proficiency in financial compliance and reporting, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and maintaining high accuracy in financial documentation.
• Displayed a strong commitment to continuous improvement by leading multiple initiatives that streamlined financial workflow, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and reduced processing times across various functions.
• Achieved on-time vendor payments through streamlined processes and strong supplier relationships, with 95% in Mindtickle and 98% in CrowdStrike, reflecting exceptional financial management and adherence to contractual obligations.
• In-depth knowledge of prominent P2P tools and systems, including SAP, Coupa, and ZIP, Oracle NetSuite with a focus on leveraging technology for operational optimization.
• Established effective partnerships with cross-functional teams, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration that led to improved vendor relationships and a more integrated approach to financial operations.
• Possess exceptional leadership skills by nurturing a collaborative team atmosphere, enhancing both engagement and retention through effective coaching and mentoring.